How do I change a network's name in Windows 8?

Change it via registry (Option 1)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\NetworkList\Profiles

You need to edit the ProfileName key.

Change it via Local security policy (Option 2)

Start > run > secpol.msc
In the left pane of Local Security Policy, click/tap on Network List Manager Policies
In the right pane of Network List Manager Policies, double click/tap on your current network name.
In Network Properties, select (dot) Name, type in a new name for the network you want, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below) NOTE: The default setting is Not configured. This will have the network name be what it is set as in OPTION TWO below..

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